Send us a text YouTube Link 🎯 FINALLY master the trickiest French sounds! Learn to pronounce O, AU, EAU, ON, and OM like a native speaker in just 20 minutes with Annie's proven method. 📚 What you'll learn in this lesson: ✅ The difference between open O [ɔ] and closed O [o] ✅ When to write AU, EAU, or O (with clear rules!) ✅ How to pronounce nasal vowels ON and OM correctly ✅ Common mistakes that make you sound like a beginner ✅ Practice exercises with real ...

Send us a text Are you ready to pass the Canadian Citizenship Test? Put your knowledge to the test with this complete exam simulation! In this episode, we guide you through a mock exam designed to imitate the real conditions of the official test. It's the perfect tool to evaluate your level, identify your weak spots, and build your confidence before the big day. ► 20 questions based on the official "Discover Canada" guide. ► A realistic format: I'll ask the question, give you a few s...

Send us a text In this episode, Annie and Anastasia dive into the subtle art of expressing disagreement politely in French. They liken it to a strategic game of chess—where every word matters and one wrong move can shift the tone entirely. A three-tiered approach to disagreement: from basic to sophisticated“Soft” expressions like “I don’t quite share that opinion”Nuanced phrases such as “Allow me to offer a different perspective”Elegant expert-level formulations like “While your proposal is a...

Send us a text YouTube Link AN' EN' IN' UN We dive into the fascinating world of French nasal sounds “en” and “un,” explaining why these sounds—found in only 1% of the world’s languages—pose a major challenge for 78% of learners. Our approach, based on neurolinguistic discoveries, shows how your brain can form new, specific neural connections to master these distinctive sounds. You’ll learn: • A three-step technique for mastering pronunciation: passive listening, auditory discrimination...

Send us a text We are exploring daily routines in French through three practical dialogues specifically designed for beginners. These conversations cover time, days of the week, months, seasons, and verbs in the present tense in real and useful contexts. Dialogue 1: Julien and Sarah discuss their morning routines, daily activities, and summer plansDialogue 2: A conversation about daily schedules, weekend activities, and spring break plansDialogue 3: Marc and Clara talk about their daily habit...

Send us a text YouTube Link W and Z pronounciations 🎙️ We explore the subtleties of pronouncing W and Z in French, two sounds that often challenge learners. These letters can vary in pronunciation depending on the context and the origin of the words, but with a few simple tricks, they can be mastered easily. In French, W has two main pronunciations: like the English "W" in words of English origin (weekend, web, Wi-Fi), and like a "V" in words of German origin (wagon, walrus).To identify the c...

Send us a text Dictée de nombres (Le corrigé) quatorze : 14 dix-sept: 17 soixante-deux: 62 quatre-vingt-dix-neuf: 99 cent un: 101 deux cent cinquante: 250 trois cent soixante-quatre: 364 quatre cent mille: 400000 cinq cent soixante-douze: 572 six cent mille six cent six: 600606 sept mille huit cent vingt: 7825 huit mille trente-cinq: 8035 neuf mille neuf cent quatre-vingt-dix-neuf: 9999 dix mille dix: 10010 vi...

Send us a text YouTube Link for the V sounds We explore the sound of the letter V in French, a voiced labiodental fricative consonant essential to master for natural and authentic pronunciation. • Explanation of the precise position of the articulators (upper teeth lightly touching the lower lip) to correctly produce the V sound. • Demonstration with numerous examples of syllables (va, vé, vi, vo, vu) and words containing the V sound. • Practical exercises with complete sentences like "Valéri...

Send us a text 🎙 Your shield against landlords: Know your tenant rights Tribunal administratif du logement Québec Classifieds - Buy, Sell & Save with Canada's #1 Local Marketplaces | Kijiji LesPAC.com, le premier site d’annonces classées au Québec. In this episode of Francisation réussie avec Annie, we explore essential tenant rights in Quebec. Whether you're a newcomer or simply want to better understand how to protect yourself when renting, this episode will give you clear, practical ti...

Send us a text The pronunciation of the "T" sound in French We’re exploring the French T sound — a clear, consistent sound formed when the tongue touches just behind the upper front teeth, then pulls away to let the air flow. • Explanation of how the T sound is produced, always pronounced the same way no matter where it appears in a word • Practice with T syllables: ta, te, ti, to, tu • Special combinations like “ter,” pronounced “tèr,” and the “tè” sound in words such as “tête” &...

Send us a text 🎓 Bien préparer son immigration au Québec : 20 questions clés Immigrating is a project that requires preparation. Good preparation is already half the success of your integration. Mastering French is essential – aim for at least level B2 to work in Quebec. Check if your diplomas and profession are recognized in Quebec and whether additional training is required. Prepare financially by setting aside 3 to 6 months of living expenses, and expect to spend 30–35% of your...

Send us a text This is the most common sound. French S Sounds: The [s] vs. [z] Secret Revealed! YouTube Link Discover the subtleties of the pronunciation of the letter S in French, which can produce either the [s] sound at the beginning of a word or the [z] sound when placed between two vowels. Annie guides you through this essential phonetic rule with clear examples and practical exercises to help perfect your French accent. • The letter S is pronounced [s] at the beginning...

Send us a text YouTube Link The correct pronunciation of the R sound in French is pronounced in the back of the throat with a slight vibration, unlike the rolled R sound in other languages. We explore various syllable combinations and practice with numerous example words and sentences. • Explanation of the pronunciation of the French R sound, which is pronounced in the back of the throat • Practical exercises with syllables: ra, re, ri, ro, ru and their variants • Interactive quiz to r...

Send us a text YouTube Link We explore the pronunciation of the sound "qu" in French through a series of practical and progressive examples. • Formation of the sound "que" with the letter "q" followed by the vowel "u" • Examples of common words: cas, qualité, quatre, quartier, quarante, quart • Variations with "querelle", "cantique", "musique", "pique-nique", "colique" • Different sounds: qui (qui, équipe, quille, béquille) and quoi (quiproquo, pourquoi) • Formation of questions with "...

Send us a text YouTube Link Explore the sound of the letter P in French with Annie in a clear and methodical pronunciation lesson. Discover how to master this voiceless stop sound with practical examples and targeted exercises. • Technical explanation of the P sound as a voiceless, stop sound • Demonstration of the correct lip position to produce the P sound • Practice of simple syllables with P (pa, pe, pi, po, pu) • Exploration of special cases such as "per" followed by a consonant •...

Send us a text MeetUP YMCA Centre St-Pierre: Organisme Communautaire La Grande Bibliothèque de Montreal The resilience of immigrants who successfully integrate into Quebec in French is a remarkable phenomenon that transforms initial challenges into inspiring success stories. Touching testimonials show how perseverance and adapted strategies allow immigrants to overcome the language barrier and thrive in Quebec society. • Winning strategies for improving your French: listening to Quebec ...

Send us a text YouTube Link We explore the sound of the letter "N" in French with pronunciation exercises and a rich vocabulary to improve your daily communication. Mastering this nasal consonant is an essential step in your French language development journey. • Introduction to the "N" sound as it appears in words like nuit, Noémie, and Nathan • Syllable exercises combining "N" with different vowels: na, no, nu, ne • Vocabulary expansion with words containing the "N" sound: nénuphar, ...

Send us a text YouTube Link We explore the sound of the letter M in French, guiding you through its correct pronunciation and use in different words and sentences. This bilabial consonant, which is pronounced by closing the lips, is essential to mastering authentic French diction. • Discover the correct pronunciation of the letter M as in "melon" • Detailed explanation of the articulation technique (bilabial consonant) • Practical exercises with different syllables (mo, mu, mi, me) • Varie...

Send us a text YouTube Link A practical and comprehensive lesson on fruit and vegetable vocabulary in French, with guided repetition to master pronunciation. You'll learn to name over thirty common foods so you can shop with confidence. • Introduction to common vegetable vocabulary: corn, tomato, onion, cabbage, carrot • Exploration of less common vegetables: radish, peas, beans, celery, lettuce • Fruit vocabulary: strawberry, raspberry, blueberries, pineapple, banana • Linguisti...

Send us a text Youtube link French L sound Explore the French L sound, a soft, clear, and regular phoneme present in countless everyday words. Annie guides you through practical exercises to master this essential pronunciation, which remains constant regardless of its position in words. • Characteristics of the L sound: a clear, soft, and regular sound • Basic exercises with syllabic combinations: la, lo, lu, li, le • Practice with simple words: Lola, lune, livre, tulipe, école • Forming com...